Missions

Red Bird Mission

“If it wasn’t for me these good-hearted people we would go without. They have opened their hearts and doors for us and we are so thankful.” - Brenda and John

“Red Bird has given me mor that I could give back to Red Bird.” - Senator Johnnie Turner

The quote above came from Individuals from different generations who were impacted by generosity of others. Those living in and around this corner of Appalachia, like Brenda and John, are welcomed by staff at Red Bird’s Community Outreach. Because they were hungry and without food, they received a much-needed emergency food box that day. Like others who come to Outreach each day seeking assistance in one area of their life, our staff spent time getting to know them better and then match our identified needs to be comprehensive resources like clothing, household items, baby supplies, and health supplies. They are offered free services like access to an onsite hearing clinic; tax preparation; health insurance enrollment; smoking cessation and GED classes that are provided by Red Bird or by one of our partner agencies. These community connections offer a lifeline to help lift each person out of a daily struggle toward their goals.

Sitting at Kentucky’s State capitol, almost 60 years after graduation from Red Bird Mission School, Senator Johnnie Turner shared his memories and expressed deep appreciation to those at Red Bird who set him on a path of leadership and service with a foundation of faith. Throughout his life Johnnie, known as “JL” by his schoolmates, gave to Red Bird because he wanted other young people and families to have the same opportunities that were given to him. His recent passing has been a great loss to his family, friends and citizens across the Commonwealth. He, along with other supporters, have given Red Bird because they know the needs are deep, but the impact of their gifts is critical to the people we serve.

Annually, over 12,000 lives are positively affected by the programs of Red Bird Mission, Inc., and Red Bird Clinic, Inc. Approximately 1,500 volunteers this year gave their time, talents and financial resources. 1 John 3:18 tell us “Dear children, let us not love with words or talk but in actions and truths.” We at Red Bird have witnessed the life -changing results from the actions of thousands of caring people throughout the years.